New Plymouth District Council

The New Plymouth District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 14 councillors and the mayor. This election is for the five councillors elected by all voters in the district. The other councillors will be elected to represent wards (areas in the district). This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the New Plymouth District Council election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Increase regular tourism by advertising venues to points of attraction as well as natural beauty, from the mountain to surf.

    Promote longevity of local businesses by making parking in the CBD free, deterring potential customers less.

    Review infrastructure maintenance with the intention of optimising processes in a timely and financially responsible manner.

  • Engage with mana whenua to create a culturally appropriate Te Ao Māori tourism sector, including carving, site visits and local history.

    Save and develop WITT, including as a centre for sustainability, such as on-farm biogas and agri-voltaics.

    Support Venture Taranaki to stimulate the economy, focusing on the local economy and sustainability initiatives.

  • Attract talented people by developing New Plymouth as a sustainable lifestyle capital and promoting it as a great place to work and live.

    Implement local and social procurement policies, support local businesses and improve conditions and training and internship opportunities for workers.

    Implement Tapuwae Roa and Taranaki 2050 initiatives to diversify economy away from heavy reliance on oil and gas and agriculture.

  • Increase regular tourism by advertising venues to points of attraction as well as natural beauty, from the mountain to surf.

    Promote longevity of local businesses by making parking in the CBD free, deterring potential customers less.

    Review infrastructure maintenance with the intention of optimising processes in a timely and financially responsible manner.

  • Engage with mana whenua to create a culturally appropriate Te Ao Māori tourism sector, including carving, site visits and local history.

    Save and develop WITT, including as a centre for sustainability, such as on-farm biogas and agri-voltaics.

    Support Venture Taranaki to stimulate the economy, focusing on the local economy and sustainability initiatives.

  • Attract talented people by developing New Plymouth as a sustainable lifestyle capital and promoting it as a great place to work and live.

    Implement local and social procurement policies, support local businesses and improve conditions and training and internship opportunities for workers.

    Implement Tapuwae Roa and Taranaki 2050 initiatives to diversify economy away from heavy reliance on oil and gas and agriculture.